Eppendorf 5430 R Centrifuge - Manual (Page 57)

Troubleshooting
Centrifuge 5430/5430 R
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8.3 Emergency release
If the centrifuge lid cannot be opened, you can activate the emergency release manually.
1. Pull the mains/power plug.
2. Carry out the following steps for the emergency release on both the left side and right side of the
centrifuge (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).
3. Only 5430: Remove the plastic cover for the emergency release.
4. Insert the centrifuge rotor key in the rear hexagonal opening until a noticeable resistance is felt.
5. Slightly press and turn the rotor key counterclockwise five to ten revolutions, as depicted on the
openings of the emergency release.
This will release the centrifuge lid.
6. Open the centrifuge lid.
7. Remove the rotor key and put the plastic covers back on (Centrifuge 5430).
WARNING! Risk of injury from rotating rotor.
If the emergency release of the lid is operated, the rotor may continue rotating for several
minutes.
 Wait until the rotor stop before operating the emergency release.
 Check the monitoring glass in the centrifuge lid.
Use the rotor key delivered with the Centrifuge 5430 for the emergency release.
The rotor key for the rotor FA-45-24-11-HS is not suitable for this purpose.